“For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand.I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only,but unto all them also that love his appearing.” II Timothy 4:6-8;

Mother Mary Marie Jenkins was born in Hampton County, South Carolina, on September 26, 1947 to the late Mr. Charles and Mrs. Lil Cohen. She departed this life on Thursday, August 24, 2017 at Colleton Medical Center, Walterboro, South Carolina.

Mother Jenkins was educated a 1965 graduate of the former North District Training School, Varnville, South Carolina.

She was a member of Saint Annie New Church of Christ, Varnville, South Carolina. Mother Jenkins was baptized in Jesus name (Acts 2:38) and received the gift of the Holy Ghost. At Saint Annie, she served faithfully as Head Usher for many years until her declining health prevented her from doing so in this position.

“Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. Proverbs 31:10-12 KJV